20rds - 9mm Federal 135gr. Hydra-Shok JHP Ammo

20rds - 9mm Federal 135gr. Hydra-Shok JHP Ammo Details

This is 9mm Federal 135gr. Hydra-Shok Personal Defense Jacketed Hollow Point Ammo. This ammo contains a post in the middle of the hollow point to give it rapid expansion and deep penetration. These 130 grain rounds are also very suitable for short barreled weapons and female shooters, because it is a reduced recoil round. This self-defense ammo has proven stopping power and comes packed in 20 round plastic boxes. Muzzle Velocity is listed by the Federal as 1060 feet per second.


  • Product Type
    Ammo
  • Manufacturer
  • Condition
    New
  • Bullet Weight
    135 Grain
  • Use Type
    Self Defense, Subsonic
  • Casing Type
    Nickel-Plated Brass
  • Quantity
    20
  • Ammo Caliber
  • Manufacturer SKU
    PD9HS5H
  • Primer Type
  • Muzzle Velocity
    1060
  • Muzzle Energy
  • UPC Barcode
    29465091484
  • Cost Per Round
    $1.1/ppr

Gel test Results

In hopes of giving ourselves and our customers a better idea how this 9mm Luger (9x19) self-defense ammo would perform if called upon in a self-defense scenario, we tested dozens of the best selling hollow points on the market.

We fired five rounds of this Federal Ammunition 9mm Luger (9x19) ammo through a cloth barrier into Clear Ballistics calibrated synthetic gelatin and recorded the results. For these tests, we used a S&W M&P Shield with a 3.1-inch barrel. In the photos, graphics and video on this page, you can see specifically how the Federal Ammunition ammo performed and how it sticks up with the rest of the 9mm Luger (9x19) ammo we have tested so far.

To read more about our testing procedures and discover what round makes the best self-defense ammo for you head to this page.

Unfired versus Fired Round Comparison

Image detailing before and after firing 20rds - 9mm Federal 135gr. Hydra-Shok JHP Ammo Image detailing before and after firing 20rds - 9mm Federal 135gr. Hydra-Shok JHP Ammo

How do the results for this Federal Ammunition 9mm Luger (9x19) compare to other Subsonic 9mm Ammo?

20rds - 9mm Federal 135gr. Hydra-Shok JHP Ammo Gel Test Results

  Median
Bullet Depth (in.) 19.1 20.2 21 22.4 23.5
Expanded Diameter (in.) 0.47 0.47 0.48 0.48 0.5
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) 136.2 136.3 136.3 136.4 136.5
Bullet Velocity (fps) 936 950 963 964 968

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The Reviews

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  • ☆☆☆☆☆

    posted on by KIMBERLY HODGES

    Thanks so much my order was shipped in 1 day..thank you for your service!

  • ☆☆☆☆☆

    posted on by Jack

    Very good ammo. Use it in Kimber Solo, Ultra Carry, Browning, Colt.

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